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Is my business rates bill too high in South Molton?

621 business properties in South Molton have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £7,500. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£99 /m²
91 properties · median RV £5,700
offices
£96 /m²
45 properties · median RV £7,600
workshops
£51 /m²
71 properties · median RV £8,900
warehouses
£63 /m²
66 properties · median RV £13,500
factories
£52 /m²
8 properties · median RV £35,000
restaurants
£62 /m²
8 properties · median RV £4,400
cafés
£102 /m²
7 properties · median RV £5,500
pubs
— /m²
12 properties · median RV £14,000
hair salons
£134 /m²
5 properties · median RV £5,400
vehicle repair workshops
£52 /m²
21 properties · median RV £12,250

Business rates across North Devon

How are business rates worked out in South Molton?

Your council multiplies your rateable value (set by the Valuation Office) by a multiplier, then takes off any reliefs. For 2026/27 in England the multipliers run from 38.2p (small retail, hospitality and leisure) to 50.8p (rateable values of £500,000+).

Is my business rates bill too high in South Molton?

The quickest way to tell is to compare the price per m² the Valuation Office applied to your property with similar properties nearby. Our free check does that in seconds using the published 2026 list.

Can I challenge it myself?

Yes. You claim your property in a GOV.UK business rates valuation account, raise a Check, then Challenge within 4 months of the decision. Our evidence pack (£99) gives you the comparables and statement to upload.

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